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St Louis Encephalitis Definition
Common names:
  • Encephalitis Saint Louis
  • Saint Louis Encephalitis
  • St Louis Encephalitis
A person with St. Louis encephalitis has inflammation of the brain, caused by a viral infection that is spread by mosquitoes. Images

Birds are the primary source of St. Louis encephalitis. The virus is transmitted to humans and other animals by mosquitoes that feed on birds.
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Last Updated: Aug 4, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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